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Lavender in Aromatherapy Offers Therapeutic Benefits

Achinta 'Archie' Mitra — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:06:59 +0000

You already know about the benefits of aromatherapy in treating minor medical problems. Aromatherapy is just not for physical ailments but can also be very helpful in emotional healing and general wellness.

Different scents help with different conditions. Lavender is one of those scents that work to heal a variety of ailments. For example, if you are a couple and are planning a nice evening at home with your significant other, add a little Lavender scent to the mix to spice up your romantic tryst together. It gives you that extra little edge to make your evening a more memorable one.

Lavender is also a scent that enhances relaxation and brings about a sense of calmness. The light, flowery scent gives almost instant relaxation to a tensed, stressed out mind and body. It’s perfect to help unwind after a hard day at work.

Lavender speeds up the healing process from ailments such as skin burns and wounds. It also helps healing from digestive and respiratory problems and issues.

Suffering from insomnia? Let the soothing properties of lavender scent relieve the body of the physical toll it takes from lack of sleep. Those who don’t get enough sleep or have trouble staying asleep, tend to have mood swings and irritability. Aromatherapy with Lavender scents can provide therapeutic benefits if you suffer from sleep disorders.

Lavender is not known to cause allergies and so it is used in nursing homes to help residents with calming agitation episodes and improve dementia without any harmful side effects.

Another therapeutic use of Lavender scent for emotional wellness is in treating depression. It alleviates anxiety, stress, tension, irritability, agitation and can uplift your mood with its pleasant aroma.

Lavender is available in different forms for use in aromatherapy. Some people use traditional candles to spread the scent around the room. There are also dried flowers that give off their natural scent, oils that can be simmered in potpourri pots and even oils that can be used in your bath water. You can also find it in hand creams, body spray and room air fresheners.

Reaching for Lavender will help you enjoy the instant therapeutic benefits it offers with its light and aromatic scent without overpowering your sense of smell. For a more pleasurable aromatherapy experience and to derive greater medicinal benefits, combine other light scents with Lavender.

Aromatherapy Scents Promote Emotional Wellness

Achinta 'Archie' Mitra — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:38:28 +0000

Aromatherapy is a holistic practice that’s used to heal the mind and body using plant-derived scents. It has long been used for healing minor medical problems. Did you know that aromatherapy can also be good for your emotional wellbeing and mental health?

Extracting the scented oils from various plants, aromatherapy products permeate your body and mind to offer relaxation and wellness that last a long time.

It is not advisable to use aromatherapy by itself for medical conditions that are not classified as minor conditions. However, it can complement traditional treatments prescribed by a professional in the mental health field to make them work together more effectively.

These scents can have a calming effect on your body, which will relax your mind and alleviate depression symptoms. By combining some of these scents, you can eliminate irritable feelings that bring you down and achieve a more positive outlook on a consistent basis.

Cinnamon and orange are scents that help lift our energy levels and boost our moods. You might notice whenever you chew a piece of cinnamon gum or eat something citrus-based that it perks you up a bit. Use these in aromatherapy and you’ll get more than a 1-minute boost that chewing gum usually offers.

Bergamot and jasmine are other excellent choices to lift a gloomy mood. They work by minimizing anxious feelings that can control your mind and thought. When you allow these thoughts to take charge of your life, depression can take root.

Chamomile and Ylang Ylang are two more stress-relieving scents you can use in aromatherapy. If you work in a stressful environment, you may want to have these two scents on hand for whenever chaos erupts and you need a quick calming effect.

Is your office in desperate need of a boost in productivity? You might want to slip in some aromatherapy based on Neroli and Nutmeg – two scents that help reduce stress and increase productivity.

Chamomile, Lavender and Petitgrain are scents that can be used to help treat insomnia. Insomnia, or the inability to sleep, can cause extreme irritability and even lead to physical health issues. These scents are known for their sedating properties, which can result in a good night’s sleep.

It is helpful to a keep a journal to track which scents have a positive effect on your moods. The next time you want to lift your spirit, just use that particular scent around the house or in your office. There are products available to relax you while driving if you have a long commute everyday.

As you can see from this post, mind, body and spirit can all benefit from aromatherapy scents.

Aromatherapy as Alternative Medicine for Treating Minor Medical Problems

Achinta 'Archie' Mitra — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 05:17:31 +0000

Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that uses essential oils extracted from volatile plant materials and other natural aromatic compounds from plants. It is an ancient practice of using certain aromatic fragrances to stimulate the nerves inside the nasal passages. Aromatherapy stimulates these nerves that reach into parts of the brain that controls a person’s mood and cognitive functions.

Aromatherapy uses many scented oils from different parts of flowers, plants, and in some cases – bark for their healing properties. Each scent that’s used in aromatherapy has a specific purpose.

Different scents treat different types of medical conditions ailing our bodies. Certain medical conditions are particularly susceptible to aromatherapy. It is not meant to replace traditional medical treatments but to complement and improve the body’s healing ability to treat some ailments.

Eucalyptus and pine scents are good for treating fatigue. They work by reducing drowsiness and irritability, which can cause tiredness and lethargy. Eliminating these causes helps you remain alert and think clearly throughout the day.

Lemongrass and sage scents, which are also good for fatigue, are known to help some people with headaches. These scents calm the nervous system and relax your inner being, which will minimize tension headaches that prevent you from functioning normally.

Some allergy symptoms can be alleviated by aromatherapy. The scent of choice for this condition is the Blue Tansy. It produces a volatile oil that works as a nasal and bronchial dilator.

The Blue Tansy is also known to help in minimizing pain because of the effect it has on the nervous system. It helps release nervous tension and stress, which can relax the body to a state of calmness.

Believe it or not, aromatherapy can even help you with acne. Cedarwood, lemon and sandalwood are effective scents that help to promote the body’s ability to control its hormonal balance as well as the oil production within the skin. They can also help relieve stress, which can cause acne outbreaks.

Aromatherapy is an excellent solution for those who are looking for alternative treatments for minor medical treatments. It is matter of personal choice and preference whether to use candles or oils as they both work equally well in aromatherapy.